Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Blackbird Health•Pittsburgh, PA

20d•$50,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring licensed therapists to provide high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers. Therapists build relationships with patients and families, understand their needs, support treatment engagement, and educate them about therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress. They provide compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role offers W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, and 1099 contractor arrangements. Full-time clinicians have options for a hybrid schedule with three onsite days or a fully onsite schedule, and may work a four-day schedule with evening hours plus four additional hours. Part-time clinicians work 20 contracted hours per week, with two onsite days. Contractors commit to at least 10 open patient-care hours per week. Across arrangements, availability is required during peak periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. The employer handles credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR, provides a guaranteed caseload, and includes paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support. Blackbird Health provides virtual and in-person services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland. It describes its approach as whole-child care that considers how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address root causes. The organization is committed to inclusion and equal employment opportunity and offers reasonable accommodations during hiring.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
At least 1 year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
At least 1 year of experience in a telehealth or virtual setting.
Availability after 3:00 PM ET on weekdays and/or weekends.
Passion for family-centered, high-touch care.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to children, adolescents, young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers.
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families and understand their needs.
Support patient and family engagement in treatment.
Educate patients and caregivers about therapeutic approaches that support long-term progress.
Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain patient-care availability during peak periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends, according to the selected employment arrangement.